A Day in a Coffee Producer’s Life
For coffee farms across Central America, it’s their busiest time of the year right now. That’s right, it’s the harvest period. But what does a ...read more
The Reality of Producing Specialty Coffee on Tiny Farms
Imagine owning a farm so small that you cannot receive practical help – even though, with the low profit margins and high costs of coffee ...read more
From Tinto to Pasado: Coffee Brewing in Latin America
Drinking coffee, in Latin America, is not just about a quick caffeine fix. It is a rite that forms part of our identity. We teach ...read more
The Entrepreneurs Helping to Cultivate Colombia’s Coffee Industry
A few days ago, I spoke to a group of rural entrepreneurs in Huila, Colombia, many of whom were smallholder coffee producers. As I stood ...read more
A Roaster’s & Coffee Buyer’s Guide to Rwandan Beans
Rwanda: this small East African country should not be overlooked by roasters and coffee lovers. Known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, its production ...read more
Specialty vs Commodity: How Yield, Quality, & Prices Interact
Coffee prices are complex, whether they’re specialty or commodity. Profit margins are even more so. Yield, quality, supply and demand, and harvest conditions all affect ...read more
The Story Behind Costa Rica’s Disappearing Coffee Farms
People tell me that, once, my hometown was full of coffee fields. But today, there’s just one tree left standing near my house. In the ...read more
What Does It Mean to Be a Roaster in a Producing Country?
Local roasters have the power to positively transform a producing country’s coffee industry, but it’s not easy. In my home, the Dominican Republic, coffee is ...read more
What You Need to Know About Colombian Coffee Variety Cenicafé 1
The choice of coffee variety affects a coffee’s flavour, growing conditions, roast profile, and more – which makes the release of a new Colombian variety, ...read more
Puerto Rico’s Coffee Industry: 6 Weeks On From Maria
It is now six weeks since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, and even though the newspapers headlines have mostly moved on, the island will continue ...read more
India’s Specialty Coffee Journey: From Chicory to The Chemex
You won’t just find chai in India. You’ll also find coffee – and good coffee, too. We’ve come a long way, from Robusta-chicory blends to ...read more
A Roaster’s Guide to The Coffee-Producing Regions of Colombia
Few places are more well-known for their coffee than Colombia, the land of Juan Valdez. However, not all Colombian beans are the same. This is ...read more
Coca to Coffee in Colombia: How FARC Peace Deal Affects Farmers
Last year, a peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC rebels went into effect, ending over 50 years of warfare but also signalling ...read more
How Producers in Laos Are Turning to Specialty Coffee
Let’s grab a Khaafeh Lao and talk about what’s behind your morning coffee – both the beans and the producers. This is the story of ...read more
Coffee Origin Spotlight: Papua New Guinea’s Specialty Coffee
For many years, Papua New Guinea’s coffee was overshadowed by that of its neighbour, Indonesia. Yet its sweet, fruity crops and ideal coffee-growing conditions are ...read more
The History of Mocha Coffee & Yemeni Coffee Culture
Every culture has its craft. There’s Japanese washi paper, Indian silks, and Persian rugs. When it comes to Yemen, there’s coffee. Whereas a country can ...read more